Department of Biological Sciences

Degree Options

Texas Tech University at Waco resides on the McLennan Community College campus and
offers upper level coursework towards a variety of bachelor's degree. Through the
University Center partnership, students complete their core curriculum requirements
with the community college and the upper level requirements with Texas Tech University
while remaining on the McLennan Community College campus.

Two biology degree options are available for biology majors at the Texas Tech University
Higher Education Teaching site in Waco. A minor in biology is also available for the
Bachelor of General Studies, Bachelor of Arts/Science in University Studies, and the
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science in Applied Leadership.

The majority of courses are offered as face-to-face classes on the MCC campus. Students
may also take online courses from TTU Lubbock biology faculty.

Advising Information

Sydney Cox, Academic Advisor

Sydney is an Academic Advisor with the Texas Tech Higher Education Teaching Site at
Waco. She advises all students in the McLennan County area at the Michaelis Academic
Center on the MCC campus as well as over the phone and via email. She works closely
with each student in order to determine career goals and create specific plans aimed
at meeting student needs.